Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Pain Among Adult Cancer Patients: Evidence-Based Review
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 Last revised: 21 Apr 2014
Date Written: April 21, 2014
Abstract
Cancer-related pain is complex and multi-dimensional but the mainstay of cancer pain management has predominately used a biomedical approach. There is a need for non-pharmacological and innovative approaches. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) may have a role for a significant number of patients but the effectiveness of TENS is currently unknown. The purpose of this review is to explore effect of TENS on cancer pain. Methodology: a comprehensive search using electronic database Pubmed, Science direct using key word: TENS, Pain, Cancer, Non-pharmacological pain management, oncology field, based on the inclusion criteria 6 articles were selected and formed the basis for this review. Conclusion: The evidence from six articles provides insufficient evidence to judge whether TENS should be used to manage cancer-related and cancer treatment-related pain. Recommendation based on number of articles no recommendation can develop through this review, its need extensive researches and study about this topic.
Keywords: TENS, Pain, Cancer, Non-pharmacological pain management, oncology field
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